Total dependency ratio in Qatar
Qatar: Total dependency ratio was 20.1% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
20.1%
Change on year
up 0.7%
World rank
236th
of 236 countries
All-time high
95.7%
in 1957
All-time low
17.3%
in 2010
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Total dependency ratio in Qatar, 1950–2023
Source: UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total dependency ratio in Qatar is 20.1%, measured in 2023.
The figure is up 0.7% on the previous year and up 7.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total dependency ratio in Qatar peaked at 95.7% in 1957 and was at its lowest, 17.3%, in 2010.
Qatar ranks 236th of 236 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total dependency ratio in Qatar, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 86.6% | — |
| 1951 | 88.2% | +1.9% |
| 1952 | 89.7% | +1.7% |
| 1953 | 91.1% | +1.5% |
| 1954 | 92.6% | +1.6% |
| 1955 | 93.9% | +1.4% |
| 1956 | 95.0% | +1.2% |
| 1957 | 95.7% | +0.7% |
| 1958 | 95.6% | -0.1% |
| 1959 | 94.3% | -1.4% |
| 1960 | 90.9% | -3.6% |
| 1961 | 84.5% | -7.0% |
| 1962 | 77.3% | -8.5% |
| 1963 | 71.5% | -7.6% |
| 1964 | 67.0% | -6.3% |
| 1965 | 63.8% | -4.8% |
| 1966 | 61.4% | -3.8% |
| 1967 | 59.5% | -3.1% |
| 1968 | 58.0% | -2.4% |
| 1969 | 57.1% | -1.6% |
| 1970 | 59.8% | +4.8% |
| 1971 | 64.0% | +7.0% |
| 1972 | 65.4% | +2.1% |
| 1973 | 64.7% | -1.1% |
| 1974 | 62.5% | -3.3% |
| 1975 | 59.7% | -4.6% |
| 1976 | 56.6% | -5.2% |
| 1977 | 53.5% | -5.5% |
| 1978 | 50.5% | -5.5% |
| 1979 | 47.8% | -5.3% |
| 1980 | 45.5% | -4.8% |
| 1981 | 43.7% | -4.0% |
| 1982 | 42.3% | -3.2% |
| 1983 | 41.2% | -2.7% |
| 1984 | 40.2% | -2.5% |
| 1985 | 39.2% | -2.4% |
| 1986 | 38.9% | -0.7% |
| 1987 | 39.3% | +0.9% |
| 1988 | 39.4% | +0.3% |
| 1989 | 39.3% | -0.3% |
| 1990 | 39.0% | -0.7% |
| 1991 | 38.7% | -0.8% |
| 1992 | 38.3% | -0.8% |
| 1993 | 38.1% | -0.7% |
| 1994 | 37.8% | -0.7% |
| 1995 | 37.6% | -0.6% |
| 1996 | 37.3% | -0.7% |
| 1997 | 36.5% | -2.0% |
| 1998 | 35.3% | -3.4% |
| 1999 | 34.0% | -3.7% |
| 2000 | 32.8% | -3.4% |
| 2001 | 31.9% | -2.9% |
| 2002 | 31.1% | -2.4% |
| 2003 | 30.5% | -2.1% |
| 2004 | 30.5% | +0.1% |
| 2005 | 31.0% | +1.8% |
| 2006 | 27.1% | -12.7% |
| 2007 | 21.1% | -22.0% |
| 2008 | 18.4% | -12.7% |
| 2009 | 17.6% | -4.8% |
| 2010 | 17.3% | -1.4% |
| 2011 | 17.8% | +2.7% |
| 2012 | 18.4% | +3.4% |
| 2013 | 18.7% | +1.6% |
| 2014 | 18.3% | -2.0% |
| 2015 | 17.6% | -3.5% |
| 2016 | 17.4% | -1.7% |
| 2017 | 17.5% | +0.6% |
| 2018 | 17.8% | +1.9% |
| 2019 | 18.7% | +4.9% |
| 2020 | 20.0% | +7.0% |
| 2021 | 20.3% | +1.5% |
| 2022 | 20.0% | -1.5% |
| 2023 | 20.1% | +0.7% |
Qatar compared with similar countries
- Qatar's 20.1% is below the median for high income countries, which is 52.7%, 38% of the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Qatar's 20.1% is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 52.2%, 38% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 92.3% | 86.6% | 95.7% | 10 |
| 1960s | 69.1% | 57.1% | 90.9% | 10 |
| 1970s | 58.5% | 47.8% | 65.4% | 10 |
| 1980s | 40.9% | 38.9% | 45.5% | 10 |
| 1990s | 37.3% | 34.0% | 39.0% | 10 |
| 2000s | 27.2% | 17.6% | 32.8% | 10 |
| 2010s | 17.9% | 17.3% | 18.7% | 10 |
| 2020s | 20.1% | 20.0% | 20.3% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Qatar
More population data for Qatar
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.6093 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 1.01 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -0.1246 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 1.01 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development 1.0% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 461,134 people (2100)
- Population density 632.92 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth 1.0% (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate 0.9698 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.696 Percent per annum (2030)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total dependency ratio in Qatar?
- Total dependency ratio in Qatar was 20.1% in 2023, according to UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest total dependency ratio recorded in Qatar?
- The highest recorded value was 95.7% in 1957.
- What is the lowest total dependency ratio recorded in Qatar?
- The lowest recorded value was 17.3% in 2010.
- How does Qatar rank for total dependency ratio?
- Qatar ranks 236th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is total dependency ratio rising or falling in Qatar?
- Over the last ten years it is up 7.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Qatar data come from?
- The figures come from UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Total dependency ratio. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Number of children (under 15) and people aged 65 and over per 100 working-age people (aged 15 to 64).